Trail Running calendar near Dumfries 2025-2026

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through urban and natural landscapes, including riverside meadows and country parks. The event emphas..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The course is a single, undulating loop around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring diverse terrain including lakeshore trails, rocky paths,..

The Pendulum is a challenging fell running event held in Langleeford, at the base of the two highest peaks in the Cheviot Hills, Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. The race covers an 11-mile course with a demanding 3,689 feet of ascent, requiring participants to summit both peaks consecutively. The cou..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race held in northern England. Starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast, the course follows Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast route, crossing three National Parks and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The route..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The trail runs take place over two days, with the running events on Saturday featuring 5km and 10km distances. The 10km route is renowned for its stunning b..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra running event across the Lake District National Park, starting at St Bees Seafront on the west coast. The course follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, traversing scenic and rugged terrain including Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Griseda..

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20-mile (32 km) circular race held in the Galloway Mountains, starting and finishing at Caldons Old Campsite in Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, Scotland. The course features 1850 meters of ascent, passing notable landmarks such as Curleywee, Rig of Jarkness, the Murder..

Bruce's Crown Race is a challenging 46-mile team event held in Caldons, near Glentrool in Galloway, Scotland. Teams of 2 to 4 runners traverse three hill ranges—the Minnigaff Hills, Rhinns of Kells, and the Awful Hand—climbing over 4000 meters. The classic route offers stunning 360-degree views, inc..

The Allendale Challenge is a renowned 26-mile challenge walk and run held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, it is considered one of the toughest challenge walks in the UK, featuring a demanding anti-clockwise rou..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail running distances of approximately 10k (7 miles) and a half marathon..

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. Featuring over 4,200 feet of ascent, the route traverses remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refreshme..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Beecraigs Country Park in West Lothian, Scotland. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, with each loop featuring forest trails, gravel paths, and undulating woodland tracks with about 150m elevation. The race continu..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within over 600 acres of historic gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers scenic routes featuring spectacular views, wildlife spotting opportunities including wild deer, an..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Threlkeld from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026.

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course featuring some of the most runnable and scenic trails in the regio..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs, making it an ideal introduction to ultra-distance races or a fast, low-level challenge for..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a challenging trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), both featuring firm trail paths with significant elevat..

The OMM Lite will take place in Grasmere from Friday 29 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026.